1. Who was the first President of the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan?
Quaid-e-Azam was elected as the first President of the Constituent Assembly on August 11, 1947. After his death, Maulvi Tamizuddin succeeded him.
2. The "Objectives Resolution" was passed by the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan on:
The Objectives Resolution, moved by Liaquat Ali Khan, is considered the "Magna Carta" of Pakistan's constitutional history and serves as the preamble to all three constitutions.
3. Which mountain range separates Pakistan from Afghanistan?
The Hindu Kush range lies in the northwest of Pakistan and separates it from Afghanistan. Its highest peak is Tirich Mir.
4. The first census in Pakistan was held in the year:
Pakistan conducted its first national census in 1951. Subsequent censuses were held in 1961, 1972, 1981, 1998, and 2017.
5. What is the total length of the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir?
The Line of Control is approximately 740 km long, dividing the parts of Kashmir controlled by India and Pakistan. It was established after the Simla Agreement of 1972.
6. The All-India Muslim League was founded in which city?
The Muslim League was established on December 30, 1906, in Dhaka (now Bangladesh) during the annual meeting of the All India Muhammadan Educational Conference.
7. Who was the first Governor-General of Pakistan?
Quaid-e-Azam served as the first Governor-General from August 14, 1947, until his death on September 11, 1948.
8. Which pass connects Pakistan with China?
The Khunjerab Pass is the highest paved international border crossing in the world, connecting Gilgit-Baltistan (Pakistan) with Xinjiang (China).
9. The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan was enforced on:
The 1973 Constitution was passed by the National Assembly on April 10 and authenticated by the President on April 12, but it came into force on Independence Day, August 14, 1973.
10. Which is the largest desert in Pakistan?
The Thar Desert (Sindh) is the largest in Pakistan and the 17th largest in the world. It is the only subtropical desert in Asia.
11. The Simla Deputation met Lord Minto in which year?
Led by Sir Aga Khan, the Simla Deputation met the Viceroy on Oct 1, 1906, to demand separate electorates for Muslims.
12. Who was the first Prime Minister of Pakistan?
Liaquat Ali Khan served from 1947 until his assassination in Rawalpindi on October 16, 1951.
13. The Indus Water Treaty was signed in:
Brokered by the World Bank, it was signed by Ayub Khan and Jawaharlal Nehru in Karachi on Sept 19, 1960.
14. Which is the highest peak in Pakistan?
K2 (Godwin-Austen) is 8,611 meters high. It is the second highest peak in the world, located in the Karakoram range.
15. The "Lucknow Pact" of 1916 was signed between:
The Lucknow Pact was a joint agreement where Congress accepted the Muslim demand for separate electorates. Quaid-e-Azam was the chief architect.
16. Pakistan became a Republic in which year?
With the adoption of the first Constitution on March 23, 1956, Pakistan's status changed from a British Dominion to an Islamic Republic.
17. The first nuclear power plant of Pakistan was established at:
KANUPP-1 was established in Karachi in 1972 with the help of Canada.
18. Which city is known as the "Manchester of Pakistan"?
Faisalabad is called the Manchester of Pakistan due to its massive textile industry.
19. The state of Bahawalpur acceded to Pakistan in:
Bahawalpur was the first princely state to join Pakistan, signing the instrument of accession on October 3, 1947.
20. Who wrote the National Anthem of Pakistan?
Hafeez Jalandhari wrote the lyrics in 1952, while Ahmed G. Chagla composed the tune in 1949.
21. The first female Prime Minister of Pakistan was:
Benazir Bhutto became the first female PM of Pakistan and the Muslim world in 1988.
22. Which is the longest river in Pakistan?
The Indus River is the longest, originating from Lake Mansarovar in Tibet and flowing through Pakistan into the Arabian Sea.
23. The "Two-Nation Theory" was first formally presented by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan after:
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan realized that Hindus and Muslims were two distinct nations after the Urdu-Hindi controversy broke out in Banaras in 1867.
24. The largest dam in Pakistan is:
Tarbela Dam, located on the Indus River, is the largest earth-filled dam in the world by structural volume.
25. Pakistan conducted its nuclear tests on May 28, 1998, at:
The tests, codenamed Chagai-I, were conducted in the Ras Koh Hills of Chagai District, Balochistan.
26. Who was the first Muslim Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army?
Ayub Khan became the first Pakistani Commander-in-Chief in 1951, succeeding General Douglas Gracey.
27. The first session of the All-India Muslim League was presided over by:
While Nawab Salimullah was the founder, the first formal session in Karachi (1907) was presided over by Sir Adamjee Pir Bhai.
28. Which is the highest civil award of Pakistan?
Nishan-e-Pakistan is the highest civil award, equivalent to the military Nishan-e-Haider.
29. The boundary line between Pakistan and Afghanistan is called:
The Durand Line was established in 1893 after an agreement between Sir Mortimer Durand and Amir Abdur Rahman Khan.
30. Who inaugurated the State Bank of Pakistan?
Quaid-e-Azam inaugurated the State Bank on July 1, 1948. Zahid Hussain was its first Governor.
31. Which city of Pakistan is famous for sports goods?
Sialkot is globally famous for producing high-quality sports goods, especially footballs used in FIFA World Cups.
32. Allama Iqbal gave his famous Allahabad Address in:
In 1930, Allama Iqbal proposed the idea of a separate homeland for the Muslims of the North-West of India.
33. The second largest glacier in Pakistan is:
Siachen is the largest (76 km), and Biafo is often cited as the second largest (67 km) in the Karakoram range.
34. What is the total area of Pakistan (including Gilgit-Baltistan & AJK)?
While 796,096 sq km is the area of the four provinces, the total area including GB and AJK is approximately 881,913 sq km.
35. The First Martial Law was imposed in Pakistan by:
President Iskander Mirza imposed the first Martial Law on October 7, 1958, and appointed Ayub Khan as Chief Martial Law Administrator.
36. Who was the first President of Pakistan?
Iskander Mirza became the first President under the 1956 Constitution. Before that, the head of state was the Governor-General.
37. The Karakoram Highway (KKH) is also known as:
The Karakoram Highway is officially designated as N-35. It is also called the "Eighth Wonder of the World."
38. The 1962 Constitution of Pakistan was based on which system?
The 1962 Constitution, introduced by Ayub Khan, established a Presidential form of government with "Basic Democracies."
39. What is the national flower of Pakistan?
Jasmine (Chambeli) is the national flower of Pakistan.
40. The East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) separated from West Pakistan in:
Bangladesh became independent on December 16, 1971, following a war and the Fall of Dhaka.
41. Which is the oldest forest of Pakistan?
The Juniper Forest in Ziarat, Balochistan, is one of the oldest and largest juniper forests in the world.
42. The "Pakistan Resolution" was seconded by which leader from Sindh?
Sir Abdullah Haroon seconded the resolution from Sindh. It was moved by A.K. Fazlul Huq from Bengal.
43. The Mohenjo-Daro is located in which district of Sindh?
Mohenjo-Daro (Mound of the Dead) is an Indus Valley Civilization site located in Larkana District.
44. Who was the first Chief Justice of Pakistan?
Sir Abdur Rashid was the first Chief Justice. He administered the oath of office to Quaid-e-Azam as Governor-General.
45. The Salt Range is situated between the rivers Indus and:
The Salt Range is located in Punjab, between the Indus and Jhelum rivers. It contains the Khewra Salt Mines.
46. The largest province of Pakistan by area is:
Balochistan covers about 44% of Pakistan's total land area, though it is the least populated province.
47. Which amendment in the 1973 Constitution declared Ahmadis as non-Muslims?
The 2nd Amendment was passed on September 7, 1974, during the government of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.
48. The "Gawadar Port" was purchased from which country?
Pakistan purchased Gwadar from Oman on September 8, 1958, for 5.5 billion Rupees (approx. $3 million at that time).
49. Who was the first female Governor of a province in Pakistan?
Begum Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan served as the Governor of Sindh from 1973 to 1976.
50. The National Animal of Pakistan is:
The Markhor, a large species of wild goat, is the national animal of Pakistan.
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